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Presented by Martha Kearney ,
10.45 Three Women in a Boat - Not to Mention the Cat 5/5. The Woman's Hour drama, by Mary Cutler.
Series editor Jill Burridge
For details see drama repeat at 7.45pm

Contributors

Presented By:
Martha Kearney
Unknown:
Mary Cutler.
Editor:
Jill Burridge

From "currant buns" to modelsof the Matterhorn- The Times gardening writer Stephen Anderton explores the changing fashions in rock gardening. He looks at the influence of the landowner who wanted to build a landscape for his gnomes, and takes a look at the man who described his alpines as "sulky" but changed our view of the rockery for ever. Producer Robyn Read

Contributors

Unknown:
Stephen Anderton

3/6. Nigel is sent round to Dolly Partington 's to get to the bottom of the noises in her attic. Barry is sent round to rescue him but things are complicated by the presence of both Dolly and her python. Written by Mike Stott. With guest star Alison Steadman.
Producer Bruce Hyman Director Dirk Maggs

Contributors

Unknown:
Dolly Partington
Written By:
Mike Stott.
Unknown:
Alison Steadman.
Nigel:
James Frost
Tracey:
Nicola Stephenson
Barry:
Keith Barron
Collette:
Julia Deakin
Dolly:
Alison Steadman

3/6 Rosie Goldsmith strums alongto some musical offerings from radio stations around the world. Hear why the South African DJ tested HIV negative live on air and listen to backstage gossip from the man who toured with the Beatles in 1964. Producer Leonida Krushelnycky Repeated on Sunday at 8pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Rosie Goldsmith
Producer:
Leonida Krushelnycky

2/3. A Johannesburg taxi driver is charged with negligent driving and possible murder. Written by and featuring Sibusiso Mamba. This is the second of three plays marking the tenth anniversary of the first democratic elections in South Africa. The third can be heard atthe same time nextweek.
Director Claire Grove

Contributors

Unknown:
Sibusiso Mamba.
Director:
Claire Grove
Mzee:
Sello Maakeka-Ncube
Senzo:
Sibusiso Mamba
Jemma:
Tracv-Ann OBErman
jan:
Mark Faith
Pete:
Don McCorkindale
Dudu:
Noma Dumezweni

2/5. Farming the City. In 1980, part of a housing estate in Sheffield was demolished and a city farm took its place. Steve Chalke visits the farm and finds that it is still meeting new challenges a quarter of a century later. Producer David Parkinson

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Chalke
Producer:
David Parkinson

5/5. Fule'sGold. By Joanne Harris , read by Stephen Moore. Mr Fisher has taught creative writing in the same school for 40 years. Disillusioned with the lack of originality in his pupils' essays he discovers a masterpiece. Overcome by his failed ambitions and greed. Mr Fisher decides to pass off the story as his own. For details see Easter Monday at 3.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Joanne Harris
Read By:
Stephen Moore.
Read By:
Mr Fisher
Unknown:
Mr Fisher

4/4. Richard Uridge visits the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall where he finds a relative of the culinary bay that's so potent it can give you a headache, and another tree that is smart enough to provide the cure.
(For details see Tuesday)

Contributors

Presenter:
Richard Uridge

Chip off the Old Block? Wood and woodworki ng have provided us with some of our most useful and frequently used idioms. Michael Rosen and guests talk timber; and bestselling author Ben Schott rejoices in the romantic language offalconry.
Producer Isobel Eaton Repeated on Sunday at 8.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Rosen
Unknown:
Ben Schott
Producer:
Isobel Eaton

New series 1/6. The weekly topical radio comedy panel game returns. With Andy Hamilton , Jeremy Hardy , Linda Smith and special guest. Simon Hoggart is in the chair. Producer Simon Nicholls Repeated tomorrow at 12.30pm
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: News Quiz and several volumes of Pick ofthe News Quiz are available on audio cassette, with some also on CD, from retail outlets or from www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Andy Hamilton
Unknown:
Jeremy Hardy
Unknown:
Linda Smith
Unknown:
Simon Hoggart
Producer:
Simon Nicholls

Helen gets the birthday blues.
Written by Tim Stimpson Director Julie Beckett Editor Vanessa Whitburn
ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Tim Stimpson Director Julie Beckett
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn
Phil:
Norman Painting
Kenton:
Richard Attlee
David:
Timothy Bentlnck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Nigel:
Graham Seed
Tony:
Colin Sklpp
Pat:
Patricia Gallimore
Helen:
Loulza Patikas
Tom:
Tom Graham
George:
Graham Roberts
Kathy:
Hedll Nlklaus
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
William:
Philip Molloy
Neil:
Brian Hewlett
Emma:
Felicity Jones
Lynda:
Carole Boyd
Usha:
Souad Faress
Bert:
Eric Allan
Greg:
Marc Finn
Alan:
John Telfer
Ian:
Stephen Kennedy
Police:
Inspector Johnrowe

Franci ne Stock talks to writer and director Christopher Hampton about his new film Imagining Argentina, starring Emma Thompson as a journalist seized during the military dictatorship. Producer Sarah Delargy

Contributors

Director:
Christopher Hampton
Unknown:
Emma Thompson
Producer:
Sarah Delargy

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the discussion at The Minster School, Southwell. Panellists include Secretary of State for Defence GeoffHoon; shadow Foreign Secretary Michael Ancram ; and historian Peter Hennessey. Producer Victoria Wakely Repeated tomorrow at 1.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Michael Ancram
Unknown:
Peter Hennessey.
Producer:
Victoria Wakely

3/10. Ruth Lea , economist and head of the Centre for Policy Studies, champions the composer Tchaikovsky. Music critic and writer Stephen Johnson adds his expertise and the discussion is chaired by Humphrey Carpenter at the Oxford Literary Festival. Producer Jolyon Jenkins

Contributors

Unknown:
Ruth Lea
Unknown:
Stephen Johnson
Unknown:
Humphrey Carpenter
Producer:
Jolyon Jenkins

4/4. Simon Calder tackles the ups and downs of France's most famous long-distance footpath -the GR10. After the final stage of the walk, through Catalan country, he winds down with a Mediterranean swim and a celebratory glass of Banyuls. For details see Tuesday

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Calder

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